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Guard stabbed at HCI

Dormitory sergeant attacked
with ice pick-like weapon
By Jo Ross
A corrections officer at Hamilton
Correctional Institution was stabbed by an
inmate Saturday, according to reports from
the state Department of Corrections. Officer

Lisa Walker suffered non-life-
threatening injuries, say
authorities.
Walker was attacked and stabbed
by inmate Benito Sanchez, who was
wielding an ice pick-like weapon.
at 1:45 p.m., while attending to her

Benito
Sanchez

SEE GUARD STABBED, PAGE 2A

GET OUT YOUR HIKING BOOTS

Hikers will now have better access to two
tracts in the White Springs area owned by the
Suwannee River Water Management District.
The District recently opened the Bell Springs
and Swift Creek trailheads to vehicle access.
Previously, both traits were accessible only by
foot.
The Bell Springs Trailhead, in Columbia
County, is located east of White Springs on
northwest Morrell Drive. Bell Springs provides
about 54 acres of land for the public to hike,
fish and bird watch.
The Swift Creek Trailhead, in Hamilton
County, is located west of White Springs on
CR 25A. Swift Creek provides 319 acres of
land for the public to hike, fish and bird watch.
Both trailheads have a parking lot and access
to fishing opportunities and to the Florida

Trail.
For more information about recreational
opportunities on District lands visit the Web
site at www.mysuwanneeriver.com and click
on "recreation."

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Owner of Jasper

assisted living

facility arrested

5 adults had been housed
in condemned mobile home
The owner of an unlicensed Hamilton
County assisted living facility has been
arrested on charges that she neglected Gwendolyn
the welfare and health of five disabled Ann
adults, operated the Jasper facility McClain
without a license, and engaged in the
practice of nursing without a license, Attorney
General Bill McCollum said.
SEE OWNER, PAGE 2A

1 nabbed

in shooting

Gainesville
man charged
with attempted
murder
By Jo Ross
An arrest has been
made in a June 25
shooting in Jasper.
Cordero Latron Brister,
18, of Gainesville was
apprehended by the
Alachua County
Sheriff's Office,
according to authorities.
Records show he has
been charged with'
attempted murder,
possession of a firearm
by a convicted felon and
use of a firearm in the
commission of a crime.
Mark Hawkins IV
was shot in the chest
at Buddy Parker Park
in Jasper shortly after
midnight, say police.
He is in stable
condition and his
injuries, while no
longer life-threatening,
are said to be serious.'
According to a
statement released by
Jasper Police Chief Jeff
McGuire, officers from
the Jasper Police
Department and
deputies from the
Hamilton County
Sheriff's Office heard
what appeared to be a
single gunshot coming
from the area of
Buddy Parker Park on
Martin Luther King
Drive at about 12:15
a.m. Authorities
arrived within
minutes.
Upon their arrival,

was found
thlying in t ahe
roadway
suffering
trom aeai
single Cordero
gunshot Latron
wound to Brister
the chest as
a number of people fled
the area.
A spokesperson for
the Jasper Police
Department said the
agency was grateful to
all law enforcement
agencies (Hamilton
County Sheriff's Office,
Alachua County
Sheriffs Office and
Gainesville Police
Department) involved in
this investigation.

2 F's for

Hamilton

schools
Rank 2nd lowest
in the state
By Jo Ross
Two of
Hamilton
County's
four public
schools l
received a Martha Butler
grade of
"F" during an annual
statewide assessment.
Hamilton County
Superintendent of
Schools Martha Butler
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Gwendolyn Ann McClain, owner
of Gwen's Assisted Living, was
arrested by the Attorney General's
Medicaid Fraud Control Unit with
assistance from the Hamilton
County Sheriff's Office.
Investigators with the Medicaid
Fraud Control Unit began
investigating McClain, 47, after
receiving information from the
Florida Department of Children
and Families, Adult Protective
Services. The investigation
revealed that the residents were
living in a condemned and
uninhabitable mobile home that
had no running water, inadequate
sources of heat and air
conditioning, and no operational
bathroom or kitchen, authorities
said. Reports indicate there was
exposed wiring in the building, no
room doors for privacy, no
working telephone, and holes in

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the floors, walls and ceiling. In
addition, McClain allegedly
administered medications to the
residents and made medical
decisions for them without any
license, training or certification.
Investigators say McClain was
taking the residents' Supplemental
Security Income and Social
Security Disability checks as
payment for her services.
No one was living in the mobile
home at the time of McClain's
arrest.
SMcClain is charged with two
counts of operating an assisted
living facility without a license,
five counts of neglect of an elderly
or disabled adult, and one count of
practicing nursing without a
license, all third-degree felonies. If
convicted, she faces up to 40 years
in prison and a $40,000 fine. The
case will be prosecuted by the State
Attorney's Office for the Third
Judicial Circuit.

position as dormitory sergeant,
reports show.
Sanchez, 50, is serving a life
sentence for kidnapping and sexual
battery stemming from a 1981 Palm
Beach County arrest. He had been
housed at HCI since March 2007. He
has since been transferred to
another facility pending the
outcome of the investigation.
According to JoEllyn Rackleff,
spokesperson for the Department of

Corrections, results of that
investigation will be turned over to
the state attorney's office for
prosecution.
Walker, a 22-year veteran officer,
was transported to an area hospital
where she was treated and later
released.
"Sergeant Walker displayed
incredible courage and the
Department of Corrections thanks
her for her service. Our hearts go
out to her and her family," Rackleff
told the Jasper News.

2 F's for

Hamilton schools

Continued From Page 1A

was displeased with the results.
"I am, of course, extremely
disappointed that two of our
schools received the status of 'F'
schools, but I truly feel that this
grade doesn't adequately
represent the gains our students
have made through out the
school year," said Butler. "We
were pleased to see that North
and South Hamilton retained the
same grades as last year, and
hope to see these also improve in
the next grading period."
For the 2008-09 school year,
Central Hamilton Elementary
received an "F," as did Hamilton
County High School. North
Hamilton Elementary received a
"B" and South Hamilton
Elementary a "C."
The grades represent a decline
over last year. For the 2007-08
school year, North Hamilton
Elementary received a "B",
South Hamilton Elementary a
"C", Central Hamilton
Elementary "D", and Hamilton
County High School received a
"D."

Butler said work is underway
to improve schools'
performance.
"As superintendent, I am
S obviously neither pleased nor
satisfied with this year's grades,
but I believe that the changes we
are making can and will improve
the level of student achievement
in our schools," said Butler. "I
look forward to a year of
positive performance from our
students and staff. Our entire
district staff has been heavily
involved in new professional

development, including the
Florida Reading Initiative (FRI),
Students Understanding Math
and Science (SUMS), and the
High Schools That Work (HSTW)
Program. We will begin a new
classroom management
program, Positive Behavior
Support (PBS), which will define
and set the expectations outlined
by the classroom teachers and
school leaders."
Federally funded schools are.
rated based on whether they are
meeting state standards or
making gains in reading, math,
writing and science. The state
uses these rating to determine
which schools are making
Adequate Yearly Progress
(AYP). AYP part of the federal
No Child Left Behind Act -
determines how much practical
and financial support is needed
to help schools reach federal and
state proficiency goals.
Schools with a high number of
low-income student and those
that receive a state grade of "D"
or "F" receive funding to help
better educate students. Schools
that receive an "A" or improve
by one performance grade from
the year before, are eligible to
earn $75 per student. Those that
receive "B" and "C" grades
receive state funding and
support based on determined
amounts necessary to help raise
scores, according to the Florida
Department of Education.
Of Florida's 2,954 graded
schools earning "A," through "F"
grades this year, only 44 (or 1
percent) earned an "F."
Hamilton County schools ranked
second lowest in the state.

Hamilton County

Independence Day Celebration

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Fire Works Saturday July 4th
at the
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Complex!
Park Opens @ 4 pm

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THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2009

THE JASPER NEWS. Jaslacer. FL

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By Wiar MKenzi

WHITE SPRINGS

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nohe e idea of trenhadition itself aIs
their /h ou r o f, r o ')o nr "
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Ch urchil.
IN.u- Fourth. Inde-
" pendence DaY. is
Inen oneo t our na-
Traditio s h don't stand ot notable and
n h e cry idea of tradition itself ha
grown in importance to me over the years, partly be-
cause it provides the comfort of continuity, a strong
sense of belonging and it gives me a thing of perma-
nence amidst all of our changing lives and times.
Traditions however, don't stand on their own. It
takes people to preserve them. For almost twenty
years we've gone to Paul and Sherry Millington's for
their annual Fourth of July Party. They have the tra-
ditional Fourth of July hoopla at their gathering, in-
cluding all the traditional food and games. In the be-
ginning years of the party, when all the children in
our crowd were very young, Paul and Sherry would
patiently instruct them how play the games, and not

Norris Notes

By Lillian Noms

The Fourth of July weekend is upcoming. Hope you
will remember to be careful in travelling, fireworks
and celebrating, just saw on television there has been
an increase in the number of injuries from fireworks in
recent years, maybe we are getting to take them for
granted, we are fortunate here in Hamilton County to
have the beautiful fireworks displays at the Recreation
Center. As far as I can learn, there will be a great show
this Saturday, couldn't get a full story Tuesday morn-
ing but know from the past it will be great.
Alexa Corbisiero has returned to her home in Ovei-
do, FL after visiting with hr grandmother, Katie
Hunter Crawford and Earl Crawford. ALexa also vis-
ited with her uncle Keith Hunter, Uncle Hugh and
Aunt Jan Hunter. Alexa's mother, Sara Hunter Cor-
bisiero came for a visit and to pick up Alexa. While
here Alexa visited with other friends and family.
A lovely lady, Edna NeSmith recently celebrated her
96th birthday with frienes, family and Church family.
On a Sunday evening her Church family presented her
with a beautiful crystal vase, inscribed "In Honor of
Your 96th Birthday By Your Family at 1st Baptist
Church". Edna and her husband, Ambrose, came to
Jasper in 1942. Her hus-
band taught Vocational
band taught Vocational The City of Jasper will
Agriculture in Jasper, Jen- o
nings and White Springs following ordinances:
when they first came to Ordinance 09-06-01, A
Hamilton County, Edna
was involved in Amber amending Ordinance 20
Flower Shop....Her hus- closing public parks by
band was killed in a terri- effective date.
ble accident, hit by a large
truck, in 1942, Edna was Ordinance 09-06-02, A
seriously injured as she the City of Jasper, Florid
was in the car also. She beverages within the Ci
remained in Jasper. The date.
NeSmiths had a son Am-
brose, Jr (Butch) now de- Ordinance 09-06-03, A
ceased; a daughter Linda the City of Jasper, Flori
Hill who lives in Jack- effective date.
sonville and spends
much time here with her The Public Hearing will
mother and taking Edna Monday, July 13, 2009
to Jacksonville for doctor Jasper FL, 32052.
visits and seeing about
her care. Edna is as active All concerned citizens
as possible and is interest-
ed in many things, in-
cluding her Church and
Pink Ladies. Edna's
granddaughter, Karen
NeSmith, who lives and
works in Washington
DC, recently spent some
time with her Grand-
mother and they had a
wonderful visit.
Edna was honored at a
luncheon with close
friends and her daughter
at the home of Nancy Co-
zort in Jasper. A birthday
tribute to a great lady, we
wish her many more.
May I offer a little bit of
advise, again I had left
my three-wheeler bicycle
in my garage unattended
for a very short time one
morning last week, when
I returned it was GONE.
The loss was immediately
reported to Chief
McGuire, and soon Po-
liceman Price appeared at
my door to ask me to
identify the bicycle. How
quick was that? Next
time might not be as
lucky (this happened
once before) It is now in-

so patienthly ell at us adults to get up off our lawn
chair. and get out there and play too! Now grown.
those same children come back with their toung chil-
dren It's become important to them to attend thus
special, traditional part of their lives whenever they
can. It's a \oer -'pecial gathering and day of celebra-
tion for all of u-. It ma\ s.oind corn\ but we all really
do teel like one big tamily at the Nlllingtons Fourth of
[uJlv party each \ear So. thank \ou Paul and Sherr\
for nourishing our collecithe *pirit through your care
for this wonderful, traditional celebration.
The Fourth is all about the flag too and we see it dis-
played prominately everywhere but what happens to
our nations flag when it is in such condition that it is
no longer a fitting emblem for display? The United
States Flag Code states that it should be destroyed in a
dignified way, preferably by burning, ideally by an
authorized organization with a suitable ceremony ac-
companying. There will be such a ceremony in White
Springs this Sunday. If you have and American flag
that is no longer suitable for display, The White
Springs Methodist Church will have a Flag Burning
ceremony at 1PM on Sunday, July 5 and people are

side the storage room, locked up, and I bought a lock
for the bike. Recently a friend had food Atolen from a
refrigerator in her garage. We must remember to not
leave temptation in the way of others who may at-,
tempt to take things that do not belong to them. Also,
asking others not to go onto other people's property
and invade their privacy. I think we in Hamilton
County feel safe in our own homes and on our own
property, do not offer temptation to others. I remem-
ber when I first moved to Jasper we lived on #41 South
just inside the city limits and we were told to keep
doors locked as there were hitchikers in that area, #41
was the main line north/south, this was before 1-75
was constructed, having come into Jasper from Lake
City (we went to Lake City first, 441 from Homerville
to Lake City late at night, then to Jasper next day) a lot
of living and a lot of changes. Forgive me if I take
some trips back in time, I know you will understand,
especially those of you who have travelled these roads
and time with me. If you have some special niemories
you would like to share, let me know, I think that
would make for some good reading, and maybe our
young people could learn more about the days of yore,
did I really say 'days of yore?' I am aging, but that is
ok too.
Let me hear from YOU! Have a safe and sane 4th of
July. I have heard that expression in the past and it is
appropriate.

LILLIAN NORRIS 792-2151
norrislw@windstream.net

hold a public hearing on the final reading of the

mn ordinance of the City of Jasper, Florida,
)05-11-01 to provide that the times for opening and
resolution of the city council and providing for an

An ordinance amending Section 4-2 of the code of
da, revising the hours for the sale of alcoholic
ity of Jasper, Florida, and providing for an effective

An ordinance amending Section 4-3 of the code of
ida, by clarifying the same and providing for an

1 be held at the regular City Council meeting on
at 6:00 P.M. at City Hall, 208 W. Hatley Street,

are invited to attend and be heard.
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welcome to bring their old flags. Prior to the ceremo-
ny, church will be at 11AM and at 12PM there willbe
hot dogs and apple pie!
On another note, a musical one, if you'd like to en-
|o.V some good music on the Fourth, you don't need to
tra\ el very ftr. The First Saturday Coffee House takes
place in the Stephen Foster Park at 7PM. There is also
Art in the Park that day.
Recently, on lune 14, our own Roselle Brantly cele-
brated her 76th birthday at a party at Manatee Springs
State Park given for her by her children. About fifty
folks came from as far away as Pensacola, Pembroke
pines and Tennessee help her celebrate with festivities
that of course included swimming in the cooling wa-
ters of the spring. Next time you see Roselle on her
three wheeler bicycle, wave and wish her a belated
happy birthday! She is a wonderful person.
One last comment about the Fourth of July Celebra-
tions. Mark Twain said; "July Fourth. Statistics show
that we lose more fools on this day than in all the oth-
er days of the year put together. This proves, by the
number of fools left in stock, that one fourth of July
per year is now inadequate."
Said with humor, but a very serious message. Don't
be a Fourth of July fireworks fool! Be careful, be safe.
See you in White Springs.
Walter McKenzie
lifeinwhitesprings@gmail.com
386-269-0056

MISSING
Sophie is a reddish/brown
poodle and my loving compan-
ion since my husband passed
away 2 years ago. I am 80 years
old and very lonely without her.
She has been missing from 134 NW 3rd Street in
Jasper since Sunday, June 28th.
I miss her so much so if you find her please call one
of the following numbers: (386) 792-9320, 792-2038,
792-5101. A reward will be given upon her return.

Letter to the Editor and Article Policy
Letters to the Editor and news articles can be mailed,
FAXed or dropped off at the news office located in the
Bank of America Building, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.
till 5 p.m.
Letters to the Editor should be typed, double-spaced if
possible, brief and to the point, approximately 150 to 200
words or less. Not all letters are published. To be consid-
ered for publication Letters to the Editor must be signed,
include the writer's address and phone number, and in
the Jasper News' office on Friday before 5 p.m.
News Releases, 400 or less words, should be typed, dou-
ble-spaced if possible, brief and to the point. Not all articles
are published.
Letters and articles may be edited to fit available space.
Well written letters/articles require less editing.
To mail your letter/ article, send it to: The Jasper News,
105 NE 2nd Ave., Jasper, FL 32052 or FAX it to: 792-3009.

The United States
Small Business Admin-
istration (SBA) is imple-
menting a special, tem-
porary loan program to

help struggling small
businesses. SBA is offer-
ing America's Recovery
Capital Loan Program
(ARC) to help small busi-

nesses recover. First
Federal Bank of Florida
is an approved SBA
lender and can help busi-
nesses who qualify for

these deferred-payment
loans to make payments
on existing debt.
Robert Turbeville, First
Federal Director of Sales
and Senior Lender stat-
ed, "ARC loans are de-
signed to give viable
small businesses facing
immediate financial
hardship some tempo-
rary financial relief so
they can keep their doors
open and get their cash
Sfl6wr :back ori; track."
ARC loans are interest-
free to the borrower,
have deferred payments
for 12 months, and have
no SBA fees associated
with them.
ARC loans can provide
up to $35,000 in short-
term relief for small busi-
nesses facing financial
hardship. ARC loans will
be used to make up to six
months of principal and
interest -payments on
qualifying -loans for ex-
isting for-profit small
businesses. Disburse-
ment period (up to six
months) is followed by
.12 months with no re-
payment of the ARC
loan principal, followed
by a repayment period of
up to five years. ARC
Loans can be applied for
through First Federal
Bank for a limited time
and availability,
Small businesses that
would benefit from these
loans are businesses that
were previously prof-
itable, but are having dif-
ficulty making payments
on existing debt, or hav-
ing difficulty covering
normal operating ex-
penses, such as payroll,
or purchasing materials
and supplies. First Fed-
eral President Keith
Leibfried explained,
"ARC loans may be used
to pay on mortgages, se-
cured and unsecured
loans, lines of credit and
credit cards if the debt-
was used for eligible
business purposes under
the program. We are
proud to be able to offer
affordable ARC loans to
our customers and local
community businesses
that need immediate fi-
nancial help." ARC loans
offer short term relief to
help small businesses.
The ARC application
process is handled
through the local lender

SEE FIRST, PAGE 6A

From the desk of State Representative Leonard Bembry

Thank you for allowing me to represent you in the Florida House of Representatives.

I am humbled by the responsibility you have given me to serve as your representative in our state capital.
What happens in the Florida Legislature has serious implications to our daily lives and those of our children
and grandchildren. I take this responsibility very seriously as your State Representative.

The 2009 Legislative Session was in a word challenging. The fragile nature of our economy and the
shortfalls in our state revenue have made providing for the needs of our communities difficult. And, frankly,
the Legislature missed some opportunities to reprioritize our spending and run a more responsible, accessible
and accountable state government.

While the session provided its share of challenges, it also provided some opportunities. For instance, I was
proud to sponsor successful legislation that:

Protects our agricultural community from the threat of plant pests and disease.
Provides our small and fiscally constrained counties with significant tax relief.
Revises confidentiality laws for clinical psychologists to better protect the public interest.

Additionally, I am pleased that the Legislature restored $21 million in library funding that is critical to our
small counties, as well with the further development pf a $20 million ethanol research project and facility in
our district that is expected to create 250 jobs.

I introduced a number of key amendments that improved other bills during the legislative process. I also
weighed in on many important issues through questions and debate on the floor of the House of
Representatives.

It is very important to me that my fellow legislators have the opportunity to know and understand our
issues and values in District 10 so they can better understand our rural attitudes. I made it clear that I
supported few, if any, new fees or taxes for my constituency.

I want to hear your concerns and share information and ideas. Please call or stop by our legislative offices
in Madison, Chiefland or Tallahassee.

Representative Bembry's Initiatives:

SProtect the interests of small and rural counties, provide them tax relief and protect them from unfunded
state mandates
VPublish state spending and budget information on the intemet for all to see
V/Create jobs by maintaining $20 million in funding for ethanol research here in our district
V Stop a premature rule making process that would force residents to buy new and more expensive septic tanks
V/Streamline the permitting process so we can compete with Georgia to provide jobs
VLegislature restored $21 million in funding for our libraries throughout our district
/To maintain proper funding for our local law enforcement, fire rescue and Department of Corrections employees
VProtect state workers from pay cuts in the budget process
/ Allow our school systems the flexibility they need to make it through these tough economic times
V/Protect our farming and agricultural interests from unnecessary permitting and development intrusion
V/Provided our small counties with significant tax relief in the implementation of Amendment #4 .
/ Continue to protect our small county government structure

35 members of the Hamilton County 4H Club left Jasper on Monday, bound for Summer
Camp fun and festivities. The group is scheduled to return Today. photo: by Rob Wolfe

Community Events

& Opportunities

July 4 Annual fire-
works display at Hamil-
ton County Parks and
Recreation Department.
Food and craft vendors
will be on hand.

July 4 "Art in the
Park" at Stephen Foster
Center. 10am-4pm.
Crafters to demonstrate
pottery, fabric arts,
stained glass, quilting,
jewelry making and
many others crafts.
Workshops for a small
fee. Event is free with
regular park admission
of $4 per vehicle-up to
eight person. Call 397-
1920.

July 6 Vacation Bible
School begins at Foun-
tain of Life Restoration
Ministries, Inc. from
4pm-6pm through July
9. Located in Baya Plaza
Suite 10. Everyone is
welcome.

July 6 -11 "Lift Off'
Vacation Bible School
will be presented at the
Empowering Tabernacle
House of Prayer at the
Scout Hut in Jasper. The
Program will run 1:00
pm 5:00 pm daily and is
presented by Pastor
Phillip M and Mother
Ledia S Jackson.

The family of Earl Hall wishes to
express gratitude to this
community for prayers, phone
calls, visits, food, flowers, and
many other acts of kindness.
We have been blessed and lifted up
by the love of so many friends,
relatives, and others dear to
our hearts during the loss of
our loved one.

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new padding added to entire piece.
New cushion foam is extra if needed.
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July 11- Timberlake
Property Owners' Asso-
ciation semi-annual
meeting. Saturday, 10:00
a.m. at the Jasper
Woman's Club (next to
hospital in Jasper). All
are invited to attend.

Tfank

You
We, the family of
the late Dorothy Mae
Weary wish to ex-
press our sincerest
gratitude for your
acts of kindness dur-
ing the passing of
our loved one.
Words can never ex-
press how. grateful
we are to the admin-
istration and em-
ployees of Hamilton
Correctional Institu-
tion, the administra-
tion and employees
of Hamilton County,
Jesus the Living
Word of Deliverance
Church, Damascus
Holiness Church,
Mount Olive Holi-
ness Church-
Statenville, Ga., New
Bethel AME Church
& the entire commu-
nity of Jasper. We
pray God's richest
blessings upon each
of you!

Willie Weary, Sr..
and family

Hamilton County native receives

Meritorious Service Medal
By Jo Ross
1989 Hamilton County
High School graduate,
Charles E. Henderson re-
tired from the United
States Army on June 30, -
2009, -but not before be-
ing awarded the Merito-
rious Service Medal on
March 15, 2009. ,.k
After graduating High
School, Charles enlisted
in the US Army within
the month and has faith-
fully served the last 20
years in the military on
active duty.
In 1997, he received an
Associate of Arts degree
from Central Texas Col-
lege and completed his
Bachelors of Science in
2009, from Cameron
University.
Currently, he resides

Henderson (also a
Hamilton County native)
and two of their three
sons, Jacquze Henderson
and Cedric Kato, in Law-
ton, Oklahoma. He has
one other son, Charles U
Henderson, Jr. United States Army 1st Sergeant Charles E. Henderson

Achiever's Christian Academy Happenings

Student Trip to Busch

Gardens in Tampa

Busch Gardens Welcoming Committee greets ACA staff and students upon their arrival

On Thursday, May 21, Achiever's
Christian Academy (ACA) took their
end of the year trip to Tampa to Busch
Gardens. Students enjoyed the differ-
ent types of excitement rides, especial-
ly the Shei'Kra, Safari Train, Water
Rides, games and shopping.
They had a fun day at the Theme
Park and ended the day with dinner at

Cheddar's Casual Cafe', making the
trip a great success.
ACA would like to give gratitude to
Mrs. Derlyn Roberts of Tampa for
making this trip possible for them. The
entire trip was inspiring for ACA and
motvated the students to look for-
ward to a blessed and prosperous new
2009-2010 School Year.

NOTICE IS GIVEN pursuant to an Order
or Summary Final Judgment of Foreclo-
sure dated June 10, 2009, and entered in
Case No. 242008CA000319XXXX)X of
the Circuit Court of the Third Judicial Cir-
cuit in and for Hamilton County, Florida,
wherein Litton Loan Servicing, L.P is
Plaintiff and VIVENCIO P. BAITAN; ROS-
ALINA BAITAN; WILMINGTON FI-
NANCE, INC.; UNKNOWN TENANT NO.
1; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 2; and ALL
UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING INTER-
ESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR
AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT TO
THIS ACTION, OR HAVING OR CLAIM-
ING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR IN-
TEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN
DESCRIBED, are Defendants, I will sell to
the highest and best bidder for cash, in
the Front Lobby of the Hamilton County
Courthouse, 207 N.E. First Street,
Jasper, Florida 32052 in Hamilton Coun-
ty, Florida, at 11:00 AM on July 9, 2009,
the following described property as set
forth in said Order of Final Judgment, to
wit:

LOT 8 OF BLOCK 102, LANG'S SUR-
VEY OFTOWN OF JASPER, HAMILTON
COUNTY, FLORIDA, ALSO BEING DE-
SCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT
THE NE CORNER OF SAID BLOCK
102; THENCE RUN N 83 DEGREES
13'42" W ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT
OF WAY OF MARTIN LUTHER KING
DRIVE SW, A DISTANCE OF 185.06
FEET;THENCE S 7 DEGREES 42'29"W
75.12 FEET; THENCE S 83 DEGREES
20'48" E 180.02 FEET TO THE WEST
RIGHT OF WAY OF 1ST AVENUE SW
(COURTHOUSE AVENUE); THENCE N
11 DEGREES 34'04" E ALONG SAID
RIGHT OF WAY 75.00 FEET TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING.

Any person claiming an interest in the
surplus from the sale, if any, other than
the property owner as of the date of the lis
pendens must file a claim within 60 days
after the sale.

In accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing
special accommodation to participate in
this proceeding should contact the Clerk
of the Court not later than five business
days prior to the proceeding at the Hamil-
ton County Courthouse, Telephone 386-
792-1288 or 1-800-955-8770 via Florida
Relay Service.

The Department of Environmental Pro-
tection (Department) announces receipt
of an application for an air construction
permit from ADAGE Hamilton, LLC. The
application is to construct a woody blo-
mass electric power plant located in
Hamilton County on a 215 acre site near
the intersection of State Road 6 and
County Road 146 approximately 6 miles
west of Jasper, Florida. The location is
immediately west of Interstate 75 about
midway between Lake City, Florida and
Valdosta, Georgia.

The feedstocks for the facility are de-
scribed in the application as clean woody
biomass such as: pre-commercial tree
thinning; primary sawmill waste, slash,
understory, land clearing and storm de-
bris, and source-separated construction
wood waste. Further details about the
feedstock are given In the application.

The Initial application was received on
May 20, 2009. The application is under
review by the Department to determine
whether it is complete. The application is
available for public inspection during nor-
mal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal
holidays, at the following Department of-
fices:

The application can be accessed at the
Department's website at:
www.dep.state.fl.us/Alr/permlttlng/con-
struction/adage.htm
Information regarding the project is also
available at the company's website
at:www.adagebiopower.com/projects/ha
milton/location.php
7/2

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, OF
THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR HAMILTON
COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO: 24-2009-CA-000062

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to
a
Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated the
19th Day of June, 2009, and entered in
Case No.. 24-2009-CA-000062, of the
Circuit Court of the 3RD Judicial Circuit in
and for Hamilton County, Florida, wherein
SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. Is the
Plaintiff and SHERMAN VICTOR ROSE
II; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SHERMAN
VICTOR ROSE II A/K/A VICTOR ROSE II
A/K/A VICTOR ROSE; UNKNOWN TEN-
ANT(S); JOHN DOE; JANE DOE AS UN-
KNOWN TENANTS) IN POSSESSION
OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY are de-
fendants. I will sell to the highest and best
bidder for cash at the AT SOUTH FRONT
DOOR OF COURTHOUSE at the HAMIL-
TON County Courthouse, in Jasper, Flori-
da, at 11:00 a.m. on the 14th day of July,
2009, the following described property a
set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

COMMENCE AT A POINT WHERE THE
SOUTH BOUNDARY OF S.W. tth
STREET (CLIFFORD AVENUE) IN-
TERSECTS THE EASTERLY BOUND-
ARY OF S.W. 1ST STREET (COURT
HOUSE AVENUE) FOR POINT OF BE-

GINNING. THENCE RUN S. 40 DE-
GREES 15 MINUTES WEST ALONG
THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID
S.W. 1ST STREET (COURT HOUSE AV-
ENUE) 335.7 FEET; THENCE S. 89 DE-
GREES 38 MINUTES EAST 534.5 FEET;
THENCE N. 4 DEGREES 30 MINUTES
EAST 263.0 FEET TO THE SOUTH
BOUNDARY OF S.W. 5TH STREET
(CLIFFORD AVENUE); THENCE N. 89
DEGREES 26 MINUTES WEST ALONG
SOUTH BOUNDARY OF S.W. 5TH
STREET 323.9 FEET TO POINT OF BE-
GINNING. ALSO KNOWN AS LOT 1,
BLOCK 113, LANG'S SURVEY OFTHE
TOWN OF JASPER, ACCORDING TO
THE PLAT THEREOF ON FILE IN THE
OFFICE OF THE PROPERTY APPRAIS-
ER IN AND FOR HAMILTON COUNTY,
FLORIDA, BEING THE SAME LAND DE-
SCRIBED IN THAT WARRANTY DEED
DATED MARCH 1, 2000 RECORDED IN
O.R. BOOK 471, PAGE 53, HAMILTON
COUNTY, FLORIDA.

ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST
IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF
ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY
OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS
PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN
60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE.

If you are a person with a disability who
needs any accommodation in order to
participate in this proceeding, you are en-
titled, at no cost to you, to the provision of
certain assistance. Please contact, Clerk
of Circuit Court, 207 N.E. First Street,
Room 106, Jasper, Florida 32053
(386)792-1299. within 2 working days of
your receipt of this document; if you are
hearing or voice impaired, call 1-800-955-
8771.

IN THE CIRCUIT OF THE
3rd JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR
HAMILTON COUNTY
Case # 2009-CA-000199

Deutsche Bank National Trust
Company, as Trustee under
the Pooling and Servicing
Agreement Dated as of
January 1, 2006,
GSAMP Trust 2006-HE1,

Plaintiff,

Vs.

Unda Lee Ogbum f/I/a Unda
Lee Patrick; David Alan Patrick;
Hamilton County; Pineforest
Property Owners Association, Inc;
Unknown Parties In Possession
#1; Unknown Parties in Possession
#2; if living, and all Unknown
Parties claiming by, through,
under And against the above
named Defendant(s) Who are
not known to be dead or alive,
Whether said Unknown parties
may claim an Interest As Spouse,
Helm, Deviseea, Grantees, Or
Other Claimants,

any unknown spouse of the said Defen-
dants, if either has remarried and If either
or both of said Defendants are dead, their
respective unknown heirs, devisees,
grantees, assignees, creditors, Ilenors,
and trustees, and all other persons claim-
Ing by, through, under or against the
named Defendant(s); and the aforemen-
tioned named Defendant(s) and such of
the aforementioned unknown Defendants
and such of the aforementioned unknown
Defendants as may be infants, Incompe-
tents or otherwise not sul juris.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an ac-
tion has been commenced to foreclose a
mortgage on the following real property,
lying and being and situated in Hamilton
County, Florida, more particularly de-
scribed as follows:

LOT FIVE (5) AND SIX (6) OF BLOCK A
OF PINE FOREST, ACCORDING TO
PLAT OF SAID PINE FOREST RECORD-
ED IN PLAT BOOK TWO (2), AGE TWEN-
TY-FOUR (24) OF THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF HAMILTON COUNTY,
FLORIDA.

This action has been filed against you and
you are required to serve a copy of your
written defense, if any, upon SHAPIRO &
FISHMAN, LLP, Attorneys for Plaintiff,
whose address is 10004 N. Dale Mabry
Highway, Suite 112, Tampa, FL 33618,
within thirty (30) days after the first publi-
cation of this notice and file the original
with the clerk of this Court either before
service on Plaintiff's attorney or immedi-
ately there after; otherwise a default will
be entered against you for the relief de-
manded In the Complaint.

WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court
on the 22nd day of June, 2009.

GREG GODWIN
Circuit and County Courts

By:/s/Cynthia Johnson
Deputy Clerk
7/2, 7/9

IN THE THIRD CIRCUIT COURT
IN AND FOR HAMILTON
COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 09-38-CP
DIVISION: Probate

IN RE: ESTATE OF
HELEN HUGHES ADICKS

Deceased

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the ESTATE OF
HELEN HUGHES ADICKS, DECEASED,
WHOSE DATE OF DEATH WAS OCTO-
BER 3, 2008, Is pending in the Circuit
Court for Hamilton County, Florida, the
address of which is:

The names and addresses of the person-
al representative and the personal repre-
sentative's attorney are set forth below.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE
NOTIFIED THAT:

All creditors of the decedent and other
persons having claims or demands
against the decedent's estate on whom
this notice is required to be served must
file their claims with this Court WITHIN
THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AF-
TER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLI-
CATION OF THIS NOTICE, OR THIRTY
DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE
OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON
THEM.

All creditors of the decedent and other
persons having claims or demands
against the decedent's estate on whom a
copy of this notice is served within three
months after the date of the first publica-
tion of this notice must file their claims
with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF
THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF

First

Continued From Page 4A

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or email,
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THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO-
TICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE
DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF
THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims or demands
against the decedent's estate must file
their claims with this court WITHIN
THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF
THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO-
TICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE
TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SEC-
TION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PRO-
BATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER
BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERI-
ODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM
FILED TWO (2) OR MORE YEARS AF-
TER THE DECEDENT'S DEATH IS FOR-
EVER BARRED.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CONCERNING SPECIAL EXCEP-
TIONS AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE
HAMILTON COUNTY LAND DEVELOP-
MENT
REGULATIONS

BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING
BOARD OF HAMILTON COUNTY,
FLORIDA, SERVING ALSO AS THE LO-
CAL PLANNING AGENCY OF HAMIL-
TON COUNTY, FLORIDA, NOTICE IS
HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the
Hamilton County Land Development Reg-
ulations, as amended, hereinafter re-
ferred to as the Land Development Regu-
lations, objections, recommendations and
comments concerning the special excep-
tion, as described below, will be heard by
the. Planning and Zoning Board of Hamil-
ton County, Florida, serving also as the
Local Planning Agency of Hamilton Coun-
ty, Florida, at a public hearing on July 14,
2009 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter
as the matter can be heard, in the Coun-
ty Commission Meeting Room, County
Courthouse located at 207 Northeast
First Street, Jasper, Florida.

SE 09-2, a petition by Bar WW Ranch,
Partnership, requesting a special excep-
tion be granted as provided for in Section
4.5.5.9 of the Land Development Regula-
tions to permit a mud bog facility as a use
similar to as a recreational activity within
an AGRICULTURE-4 (A-4) zoning district
in accordance with a site plan submitted
on March 20, 2009, revised April 23,
2009, revised May 15, 2009, revised June
10, 2009 and submitted as part of a peti-
tion dated March 20, 2009 to be located
on property described, as follows:

A parcel of land lying within Section
35, Township 1 South, Range 16 East,
Hamilton County, Florida. Being more
particularly described, as follows: The
Northwest 1/4 of said Section 35 and
the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast .1/4
of said Section 35.

Containing 205.49 acres, more or less.

The public hearing may be continued to
one or more future dates. Any interested
party shall be advised that the date, time
and place of any continuation of the pub-
lic hearing shall be announced during the
public hearing and that no further notice
concerning the mater will be published.'

At the aforementioned public hearing, all
interested parties may appear to be heard
with respect to the special exception.

Copies of the special exception are avail-
able for public Inspection at the Office of
the Land Use Administrator, located at
204 Northeast First Street, Room 1,
Jasper, Florida, during regular business
hours.

All persons are advised that If they decide
to appeal any decisions made at the
above referenced public hearing, they will
need a record of the proceedings, and
,that, for such purpose, they may need to
ensure that a verbatim record of the pro-
ceedings Is made, which record includes
the testimony and evidence upon which
the appeal is to be based.
7/2

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that DC OR
LINDA MERITT the holders of the follow-
ing certificates) has filed said certfi-
cate(s) for a tax deed to be issued there-
on. The certificate numbers) and years)
of issuance, the description of the proper-
ty, and the names in which it was as-
sessed are as follows:

NAME(S) IN WHICH ASSESSED:
Leon E. and Kathalyn Mason
Agree/deed from: FL Land Group

All of said property being in the County of
Hamilton, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates)
shall be redeemed according to law, the
property described in such certificate or

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AGENDA

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,

HAMILTON COUNTY, FLORIDA

Room 112 Courthouse 207 Northeast First Street

Jasper, Florida

MEETING DATE: JULY 7,2009

THE AGENDA ITEMS LISTED BY NUMBER WILL BE TAKEN IN ORDER FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE MEETING REGARDLESS
OFTIME. HOWEVER, THE TIME CERTAIN ITEMS LISTED WITH SPECIFIC TIMES WILL COMMENCE AT THE SPECIFIED TIME.
LISTED ITEMS

Persons appearing before the Board are requested, if possible, to submit in writing the subject matter of their appearance before the Board not later
than Tuesday prior to the Board Meeting the following Tuesday.

(*) NOTICE: Persons appearing before the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners, not having given notice in time to be included and
shown on the Agenda, and desiring to make a presentation, will be limited to five (5) minutes, in the interest of meeting time. The Board of
County Commissioners will hear and listen to persons appearing whose subject has not been shown on the agenda; however, action by the Board
on any such matter can only be taken upon determination of an emergency situation. Any identifiable group of three (3) persons or more shall be
limited to a total often (10) minutes per topic.

In accordance with Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, notice is given that if any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board,
agency or commission, with respect to proceedings and that, for such purpose, he/she will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings
is made, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based.
NOTIFICATION: IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES NEEDING A
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION FOR ATTENDANCE AT THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT, ROOM
106, 207 NORTHEAST FIRST STREET, JASPER, FLORIDA. TELEPHONE (386) 792-1288, NOT LATER THAN 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE
PROCEEDINGS. IF HEARING IMPAIRED, TDD (386) 792-0857.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD: TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2009 AT 6:00 P.M.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
HAMILTON COUNTY. FLORIDA
CONSENT AGENDA

certificates will be sold to the highest bid-
der at the South Front Door of the Hamil-
ton County Courthouse, 207 Northeast
First Street, Jasper, Florida at 10:00 a.m.
on Thursday August 6, 2009.

Pursuant to Chapter 197.542(2), Florida
Statutes, the highest bidder is required to
post a non-refundable cash deposit of
$200 with the Clerk of Court at the time of
the sale, to be applied to the sale price at
the time of full payment. The Clerk may re-
quire bidders to show their willingness
and ability to post the cost deposit.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that WARD
DANIELS, JR. the holder of the following
certificates) has filed said certificates)
for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The
certificate numbers) and years) of is-
suance, the description of the property
and the names in which it was assessed
are as follows:

All of said property being in the County of
Hamilton, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates
shall be redeemed according to law, the
property described in such certificate-or
certificates will be sold to the highest bid-
der at the South Front Door of the Hamil-
ton County Courthouse, 207 Northeast
First Street, Jasper, Florida at 10:00 a.m.
on Thursday, August 6, 2009.

Pursuant to Chapter 197.542(2), Florida
Statutes, the highest bidder is required to
post a non-refundable cash deposit of
$200 with the Clerk of Court.at the time of
the sale, to be applied to the sale price at
the time of full payment. The Clerk may
require bidders to show their willingness
and ability to post the cost deposit.

NOTICE iS HEREBY GIVEN that KENNY
NEWSOME the holder of the following
certificates) has filed said certificates)
for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The
certificate numbers) and years) of is-
suance, the description of the property,
and the names in which it was assessed
are as follows:

NAMES) IN WHICH ASSESSED:
Education Community Credit Union
And Jerlean Tillman

All of said property being in the County of
Hamilton, State of Florida. -

Unless such certificate or certificates
shall be redeemed according to law, the
property described in such certificate or
certificates will be sold to the highest bid-
der at the South Front Door of the Hamil-
ton County Courthouse, 207 Northeast
First Street, Jasper, Florida at 10:00 a.m.
on Thursday, August 6, 2009.

Pursuant to Chapter 197.542(2), Florida
Statutes, this highest bidder is required to
post a non-refundable cash deposit of
$200 with the Clerk of Court at the time of
the sale, to be applies to the sale price at
the time of full payment. The Clerk may
require bidders to show their willingness
and ability to post the cost deposit.

Submitted by Coach Patrick
Murphy,
HCHS Head Boys Basket-
ball Coach
Who says basketball is
only a winter sport? Sum-
mers are almost as gruel-
ing as the regular season.
The Hamilton County
High School boys basket-
ball team has already
started an exciting and
very busy summer.
Camps, scrimmage
games, and work-outs
will keep us very busy as
we work to improve our
skills and build team uni-
ty.
We attended our first
team camp of the summer
at Valdosta State Univer-
sity, onJune 12-13. Some
players may also attend
Stetson University's Elite
Camp on June 29 in De-
land, FL. A few of our
players attended this last
summer and it was a very
good experience for each
of them.
We are participating in
a summer scrimmage
league in which we will
play at least 12 games
against teams such as
Taylor, Wakulla,
Lafayette, Chiefland, etc.
Most of these games will
be on Thursday evenings
although there are a few
on Friday during the
summer. This past Thurs-
day we went and played
against Perry and Mayo,
defeating both teams.
Some of the players com-
mented that it would be

nice if we had a Hamilton
County crowd there from
time-to-time to cheer
them on. (Perry had quite
a crowd there to watch.)
In addition to the summer
league, we have also
scheduled to play Madi-
son a few times along
with possibly scrimmag-
ing Lowndes in July a few
times.
Our team participated
in two car washes back in
May to help raise money
for our camps. We would
like to sincerely thank all
the folks who got their
cars washed and those
who made donations. We
would especially like to
thank Foodway for letting
us use their facility and
resources. Thanks also
goes to Alliance and As-
sociates and the anony-
mous donors to our pro-
gram. We couldn't do
what we do without the
support of our communi-
ty. All of the money went
towards our camps and
the referees for our sum-
mer league.
Our summer workouts
are every Monday, Tues-
day, and Wednesday
from 9:00 to 12:00 noon
each week at the HCHS
gymnasium. THESE
WORKOUTS ARE OPEN
TO ALL BOYS ENTER-
ING 6TH -12TH GRADE.
If anyone in one of those
grades is interested in be-
coming a better basketball
player, he is invited to at-
tend.

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record each week. If your
name appears here and you are
later found not guilty or the
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color, religion, sex, disability,
familial status or national origin,
or an intention, to make any
such preference, limitation and
discrimination:' Familial status
includes children under the' age
of 18 living with parents or legal
custodians, pregnant women
and people securing custody of
children under 18.
This newspaper will not
knowingly accept any advertising
for real estate which is in
violation of the law. Our readers
are hereby informed that all
dwellings advertised in this
newspaper are available on an
equal opportunity basis. To
complain of discrimination call
HUD toll-free 1-800-669-9777.
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Pink Ladies Needed!
Are you looking for a place to share your talents? Do
you enjoy meaningful conversation with a good friend?
How 'bout a good book?
Then We Want You!! Suwannee Health Care and Re-
hab Center is looking for volunteers to start a Ladies
Auxiliary.
Call Lynn Brannon, Activities Director at 386-362-
7860 or 386-590-2961.

Talent Search
Do you sing or play and instrument? Do you act or
dance? Do you like to read or spend time with a friend
in wonderful conversation?
WE WANT YOU! Suwannee Health Care & Rehab
Center is looking for your talent for our residents. Din-
ner for two $45; One night at the Beach $125; One
hour volunteering to make memories that last forever -
PRICELESS!
Call: Lynn Brannon, Activities Director 386-362-7860
or 386-590-2961.

Head Start/Early Head Start
early enrollment
Suwannee Valley 4Cs Head Start/Early Head Start is
accepting applications for children from birth to age 5
for the 2009-20 school year beginning Monday Feb. 23.
Head Start/Early Head Start is a FREE comprehensive
early childhood education program that includes health,
dental, nutrition and VPK services to eligible
children/families.
Centers are located in Suwannee, Hamilton, Lafayette
and Columbia counties. Parents bring proof of income
and child's age to register.
For more information call 386-754-2222.

Community asked to
help animal shelter win
$1 million makeover
Suwannee County Animal Shelter could be the recipi-
ent of a $1 million shelter makeover. All that is required
is registration at www.zootoo.com/makeover. Please use
zip code of 32062 for the shelter when registering. Par-
ticipation by all area residents is crucial, as we have
about three weeks to accumulate enough points to be in
the top 20. Fifty points are immediately accumulated just
by registering, and additional participation in various ac-
tivities on site will add more points.
There are no requirements by the public other than just
registering and your support. We can't stress enough the
importance of the community's support. A shelter
makeover could mean saving the lives of many stray ani-
mals here in Suwannee County.
Flyball racing classes
Too Hot to Handle Flyball Racing Team will be hold-
ing flyball classes in O'Brien and Live Oak. The classes
will teach you and your dog how to compete as a team.
Flyball is a relay race in which four dogs race against an-
other team of four dogs over four hurdles to a box that
they leap upon to release a tennis ball, they catch the ball
and bring it back to their handler so that the next dog .o
their team may then run the course. There are two
leagues that teams can compete in to win titles and
awards.
For more information call Cathy at 386-362-4956 or
visit the website at http://toohottohandle-flyball.com/.

Customers needed!

The Artist Guild
will start classes June 19th
featuring Stained Glass or Mosaic.
Classes will be held every Friday
night Cost is $65.00 per project.
For more information call
Barbara Law 362-5099 or
Kathy Romano 776-2172
531023F

Dairy Queen of Lie Oak will host Dairy Queen Bene-
fit Night the second Tuesday of every month from 6-8
p.m. to help buy books for Suwannee Middle School.

Register now!
Descendants of Calhoun family plan
reunion in 2009
Descendants of the late Sarah Calhoun, Eva Calhoun
and Thomas Calhoun are invited to a family reunion to
be held in 2009. Info: misstheresamartin@yahoo.cdm or
predop@aol.com.

Coffee with your councilman
Beginning Jan. 13, 2009 City Councilman for District
4 Mark Stewart invites his constituents to "Coffee with'
your Councilman" at JAVA JAX located in the Publix
shopping center.
Come and meet with him on the second Tuesday of
each month from 7 a.m. till 8:30 a.m. This will be a
time to get to know each other and discuss current is-
sues and citizen concerns.

Head Start/Early Head Start
early enrollment
Suwannee Valley 4Cs Head Start/Early Head Start is
accepting applications for children from birth to age 5
for the 2009-20 school year beginning Monday Feb. 23.
Head Start/Early Head Start is a FREE comprehensive
early childhood education program that includes health,
dental, nutrition and VPK services to eligible
children/families.

Centers are located in
Suwannee, Hamilton,
Lafayette and Columbia
counties. Parents bring
proof of income and child's
age to register.
For more information
call 386-754-2222.

Suwannee River Challenge
and Marathon
Oct 10
The 8th Annual Suwannee River Challenge and
Marathon date has been set for Saturday, Oct 10, on
Columbus Day Weekend.

Addictions Support Group Greater Visions, a
faith-based addictions support group Thursdays at 6
p.m. and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall at
Christ Central Ministries, 1550 Walker Ave. SW, Live
Oak, in the Suwannee County Mall. Group provides
spiritual and emotional support in a non-judgmental set-
ting. Info: 386-208-1345.

p.m.; Suwannee River Re-
gional Library, US 129
South, Live Oak. Info:
Jenise Freeland, 386-364-
4932 or
jenifree @alltel.net.
Greater Visions, a
faith-based addictions
support group -Thurs-
days at 6 p.m. and Fridays
at 9:30 a.m. in the fellow-
ship hall at Christ Central
Ministries, 1550 Walker
Ave. SW, Live Oak, in the
Suwannee County Mall.

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Group provides spiritual and emotional
support in a non-judgmental setting. Info:
386-208-1345.
Healthy Horizons, a chronic illness
support group 6:30 p.m., second and
fourth Thursdays at Christ Central Min-
istries, 1550 Walker Ave. SW, Live Oak.
Group discussion, educational materials
and friendly support provided to enable
all to live to their fullest potential. All
who live with a chronic condition are in-
vited to attend. Open to all members of
the community. Info: Church, 386-208-
1345.
Jasper/Jennings Boy & Cub Scouts
Troop 908 & Girl Scout Troop 402-
every 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 6 p.m. at
Corinth Baptist Church
7042 SW 41st Avenue, Jasper.
Jasper Kiwanis Club of Hamilton
County Wednesdays, 12:15 p.m., J.R.
Lee Complex, Jasper. Call for an applica-
tion, 386-792-3484, 386-755-4896 or
386-792-1110; leave name, address and
phone or contact number.
Kiwanis International of Live Oak -
meets at noon, Wednesdays at Farm Bu-
reau, 407 S. Dowling Ave., Live Oak..
Lake City Guys & Gals singles group
- Lake City Guys & Gals, a singles group,
in conjunction with Lake City/Columbia
Department of Parks and Recreation,
meets Fridays from 7-10:30 p.m. at Teen
Town Recreation Center, three blocks past
Post Office, next to Memorial Stadium,
Lake City. Info: Lorene Hamilton, 386-
984-6071.
Moms and Dads night out Dowling
Park Church of God will be hosting a
Moms and Dads night out the first and
last Friday of every month. We will ac-
cept children ages 6 months to 12 years
old. Times: 6-10 p.m. (strictly enforced).
Fees: infants to 2 yrs. $20. Fees: 3-12
yrs. $15. There will be a sibling dis-
count!
For information call Terri Pooler at
386-658-3151.
Narcotics Anonymous-Branford -
Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; at United Methodist
Church, comer Express and Henry, Bran-
ford. Narcotics Anonymous is not affiliat-
ed with United Methodist Church. Help
Line: 352-376-8008,
http://fdt.net/-ncoastna.
Narcotics Anonymous-Jasper -
Wednesdays, 8 p.m.; at Jasper Public Li-
brary, 311 Hatley St., NE. Narcotics
Anonymous is not affiliated with Jasper
Public Library. Help Line, 352-376-8008,
http://fdt.net/~ncoastna.
Narcotics Anonymous-Live Oak. -
Tuesday, 7 p.m., Thursday, noon and Fri-
day, 7 p.m. at First United Methodist
Church, 311 South Ohio Avenue, Live
Oak. Narcotics Anonymous is not affili-
ated with First United Methodist Church.
Help Line, 352-376-8008,
http://fdt.net/~ncoastna.
Narcotics Anonymous Tuesdays and
Thursday, 6-7 p.m.; Closed sessions.
Info: Lee Devore, 386-294-3220.
Quarterback Club Meeting Mon-
days, 6:30 p.m.; at Old Nettie Baisden
school next to the football stadium.

Square Dance 7 p.m., Thursdays at
John H. Hale Community Park & Recre-
ation Center, 215 NE Duval St., Live Oak.
Learn to square dance, it's fun, meet new
friends and get great exercise. First lesson
free. Ralph Beekman, caller. Info: 386-
752-2544.
Suwannee County Small Farmer's
Market open from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (or
sold out), Wednesdays only, May 7 thru
most of July at 208 Ohio Avenue North,
Live Oak. The location will be the same
as last year, on the east end (loading dock)
of the Suwannee County Museum, known
as the old railroad depot. You can turn off
Ohio Avenue (US 129 North) on Haines
Street. The farmer's'market will honor
both W.I.C. and Senior Farmer's Market
Nutrition Coupons, as well as cash and
checks. Info: Senior Farmer's Market Nu-
trition Coupon, 386-362-1164; W.I.C.
Farmer's Market Nutrition Coupon, 386-
362-2708 and for vendors, 386-362-1728.
Suwannee River Riding Club Mem-
bership fee $25 per year. Team roping first
and third Friday night. Speed events first
and third Saturday night. Info: 386-935-
2622.
Suwannee River Economic Council,
Inc. free activities for seniors Mon-
day-Friday, free-full lunch and bus pickup
for seniors in Suwannee County. Other
free activities at 10 a.m., Wednesdays, in-
cluding free BINGO with prizes and at
11:30 a.m. free full lunch; Located at
1171 Nobles Ferry Road, Live Oak. Info:
Bruce Evans, 386-362-1164:
Suwannee Valley Barbershop Chorus
- Tuesday, 7 p.m., Crapps Meeting
Room, Suwannee River Regional Library,
US 129 South, Live Oak; Info: Fred
Phillips, 386-362-1886.
TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly
Chapter 662; Thursdays; meeting 9-10
a.m.; at First Advent Christian Church,
699 Pinewood Dr., Live Oak; Affordable
weight loss support group. Weigh in from
8-8:50 a.m. Info: Elaine, 386-364-5537.
TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly
Chapter 798; Wednesdays; meeting 9
a.m.; at Live Oak CommunityChurch of
God, 10639 US 129 South, Live Oak; Af-
fordable weight loss support group. Info:
386-362-5933.
Vagabond Squares square dancing
- 7 p.m., Thursdays, at John H. Hale
Community Park & Recreation Center,
215 NE Duval St., Live Oak. Learn to
square dance, it's fun, meet new friends
and get great exercise. First lesson free.
Ralph Beekman, caller. Info: 386-752-
2544.
Weight Watchers Mondays, 9:30
a.m. and 6 p.rh., St. Luke's Episcopal,
toll-free 800-651-6000.
The Town of White Springs Weekly
Farmer's Market every Tuesday, from
2-6 p.m. at the Nature & Heritage
Tourism Center, on US 41 sponsored by
the Town of White Springs. If you are in-
terested in selling your farm fresh pro-
duce, contact Asa or Lucinda Maynard at
386-884-0035, or you can register on
Tuesday. Produce must be local and 60
percent grown by the vendor. Other
homemade products such as jams, jellies,
cheeses, etc., are also welcome.

STORMS & OUTAGES
Long before a storm or hurricane threatens, SVEC stands ready to respond. When the storm hits,
our employees roll up their sleeves and go to work to restore power interrupted by the sorm's fury.

Customers who lose power should contact
SVEC. When the call is answered, the location
of the outage is recorded, automatically by
SVEC automated outage-reporting system.
Customers can also speak directly to a company
representative if available. SVEC brings in
additional employees to respond to customer
calls during major storms, and it has
dramatically increased the number of incoming
telephone lines for its outage-reporting system.
But customers may experience busy signals and
longer-than-normal waits during times of high
call volumes.
Here are a few tips to follow for your safety
* If someone in your home is dependent on medical
equipment requiring electricity, make arrangements
in advance for and alternative power source for
emergencies.
* If rising water threatens your home, turn off the
power at the circuit breaker panel or fuse box before
water enters your home. Have an electrician inspect
your system before turning the power back on after
flooding.
* Never replace a fuse or touch a circuit breaker with
wet hands, or while standing on a wet or damp
surface.
* If you see a downed power line, call SVEC to report
its location.
* Avoid driving over downed power lines. Avoid
puddles near downed power lines.
* Plug only individual appliances into portable
generators. Never connect a generator to wall outlets,
building wiring or your home's electrical system.
* If you require transportation assistance during an
evacuation, register in advance with the Civil Defense
and Office of Emergency Management in your county.

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*To prepare for outages, it Is wise to have plenty of fresh
batteries for flashlights and radios.
* If you have a gasoline-powered electric generator, use it
in well-ventilated areas and only plug In individual
appliances. Never connect a generator to a wall outlet of
your home or building's electrical system since that can
cause damage to your equipment and can be a life-
threatening danger to your family, neighbors and repair
crews. Be sure to have adequate fuel for your generator
and manage consumption by running It for only a few
hours at a time.
* Prepare a list of essential Items you would need In case
you are evacuated from your home and have them readily
available. Some of these Items could include
medications, Insulin, contact lenses/supplies, extra
eyeglasses and denture needs.
If your power goes out, wait at least five minutes before
reporting It to SVEC office in order to give our
automatic equipment time to restore power.
Listen to your local radio and TV stations for
weather updates and information from SVEC.

visible in summer
In the summertime, the living is fine and all about getting out in the great outdoors.
Warm weather lets us wear less clothes ... and expose more skin as we enjoy
some of our favorite outdoor pastimes.
Scals are more visible in summer for two reasons. First and foremost, scars we've
hidden under clothing the rest of the year are suddenly more visible in summer'
months in bathing suits and shorts.
In addition, scars don't tan, so as skin surrounding the scar gets suntanned, the
scar looks whiter by contrast, making it even more visible.
Scars can also be embarrassing: Friends and family might inquire about the scar,
making you have to explain about it when you'd rather enjoy yourself. Strangers
may stare, making many people feel understandably self-conscious.
, Now you don't have to cover up those scars. Medical professionals know that you
can diminish the appearance of scars with certain creams and lotions. A good
scar-reducing product should contain silicone, which has been shown medically to
aid in the reduction of scars, along with herbal extracts from onion and green tea
for help in reducing the overall appearance of scars.
It is also important that your scar product contain a sun block of at least SPF 15.
Scar tissue is particularly vulnerable to the sun's rays, so it's important that you
add extra protection to scars.
ScarZone(R) Scar DIminishing Cream has been developed by a plastic surgeon
for his patients. It has a special formula containing medically approved silicone to
help make scars appear flatter, smoother and closer to the skin's natural tone,
when massaged in twice daily. II also contains SPF 15, onion extract and green
tea. With ScarZone's unique formula, scars resulting from surgery, injuries, burns,
acne and stretch marks are visibly diminished, no matter how long you've had
your scar.
' Don't fret over old wounds. Everyone wants to look their best for beach season.
However, a winter's worth of skiing or snowboarding or even old scars and
scrapes from childhood can make even the best beach bodies feel self-conscious.
But unsightly scars resulting from surgery, injuries, burns, acne and even stretch
marks can easily be smoothed over.
"I recently had carpal tunnel surgery and an injury to my leg that left a long, knife-
like scar, says Susan B., from Highlands Ranch, Colorado. "Both were treated by ,
physicians and therapists with negative results. Then I tried ScarZone and in just a '
few weeks the redness was gone, the scars are definitely fading. I would
absolutely recommend it to anyone."
ScarZone Scar Diminishing Cream is available in the skin care and first aid,,i
departments of drug and food chains nationwide. And for more information or to;-
order online, go to www.scarzone.com.

Group discussion, educational materials and friendly sup-
port provided to enable all to live to their fullest potential.
All who live with a chronic condition are invited to attend.
Open to all members of the community. Info: Church,
386-208-1345..
Home and Community Educators (HCE) first
Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., at Suwannee County Extension Of-
fice, Coliseum Complex, 1302 Eleventh Street, Live Oak;
new members welcome; Pleasant Hill-second Monday, at
10 a.m.; McAlpin Community Center, McAlpin; Former-
ly known as Pleasant Hill Home Extension Club. Short
business meeting, followed by a workshop of different
projects for the community. Visitors are always welcome.
Info: Donna Wade, president, 386-963-3516, or Barbara
Parks, 386-362-3044. Happy Homemakers-second
Wednesday; Suwannee County Coliseum Complex, 1302
Eleventh Street, Live Oak. Info: 386-362-2771.
Homeless Services Network of Suwannee Valley -
second Tuesday, 4 p.m. at Columbia County Public Li-
brary, Lake City. United Way of Suwannee Valley serves
as the lead agency for the Homeless Services Network of
Suwannee Valley, which serves the counties of Columbia,
Suwannee, Lafayette and Hamilton. The network includes
agencies and individuals interested in the services avail-
able to those who are homeless or threatened with home-'
lessness. Agency representatives, individuals, homeless
and formerly homeless, with an interest in the needs of
those who are experiencing homelessness or are threat-
ened with homelessness are encouraged to attend.
Humane Society, Suwannee Valley Animal Shelter
second Monday; noon; at the shelter located on Bisbee
Loop, south entrance, in Lee off CR 255, Madison Coun-
ty; Info: toll-free 866-Adoptl2, 866-236-7812,
www.geocities.com/suwanneehs.
lasper City Council Meeting second Monday; 6
p.m.; Jasper City Hall.
Jennings Town Council Meeting first Tuesday; 7
p.m.; Jennings Town Hall.
White Springs Town Council Meeting: second Tues-
day; 7 p.m.; White Springs Town Hall.
Lady of the Lake Quilting Guild fourth Wednesday,
in Lake City; for anyone interested in quilts and the art of
quilting; the quilting public is invited. Info: Marcia
Kazmierski, president, 386-752-2461.
Leona 4-H Community Club first Monday; 7 p.m.;
home of Avon and Betty Hicks, 6107 180th St., McAlpin;
Info: Betty Hicks, 386-963-4205; Pam Nettles, 386-963-
1236.
Lion's Club second Tuesday and fourth Tuesday; 12
p.m.; Farm Bureau meeting room; Info: Homer Scroggin,
386-364-4098.
Live Oak Artist Guild first Tuesday; 7 p.m.; 213 NW
Second St., Live Oak; Artwalk from 7-9 p.m., third Fri-
day. Artwalk End of the Season Celebration will be Fri-
day, June 20. Artwalk will resume again Friday, Oct. 17.
Info: 386-364-5099 or Linda Ruwe, 386-362-0985.
Live Oak Artist Guild's Theater group meets third
Monday, 6 p.m., Cultural Arts and Gallery, 213 Second St.
NW, Live Oak. Members of the community are encour-
aged to join them.
Live! At Dowling Park Artist Series 2008-09 will
present a variety of performances thru Feb. 13, 2009. Sea-
son or individual tickets are available at Live Oak Cham-
ber of Commerce, The Music Center in Live Oak or at Ad-
vent Christian Village cashier's \office, Dowling Park. In-
dividual event tickets also available at the door. Info/tick-
ets: Dick Grillo, 386-658-5557.
Live Oak Garden Club September-May; Morning
Glories-third Friday; Night Bloomers-third Tuesday, 1302
S.W. Eleventh Street, Live Oak.
Live Oak Senior Citizens first Monday; 10:30 a.m.;
Exhibition II Building, Coliseum Complex, 1302 SW
Eleventh St., Live Oak; escorted tours available, prices
vary; Deposits due at registration, balance due before trip.
Info: Walter and Charlene Howell, 386-842-2241.
GFWC Woman's Club of Live Oak first Friday at
noon; 1308 Eleventh Street, Live Oak.
Suwannee Valley Humane Society Animal Shelter -
second Monday; noon; at the shelter located on Bisbee
Loop, south entrance, in Lee off CR 255, Madison Coun-
ty; Info: toll-free 866-Adoptl2, 866-236-7812,
www.geocities.com/suwanneehs.
Live Oak, Suwannee County Recreation Board sec-
ond Wednesday; 5:30 p.m. Suwannee Parks & Recreation
offices, 1201 Silas Drive, Live Oak; Info: 386-362-3004.
MADD Dads Third Thursday; 7 p.m.; Suwannee
County Courthouse.
Man To Man Group --second Thursday; 7 p.m.; Mar-

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